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HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanThe Government, politicians from across the House and the media establishment have condemned the proposed ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans as antisemitic, yet this group has a record…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMiddle EastDoes the Prime Minister agree that real and lasting peace can only be achieved if there is accountability and justice? Overwhelming international consensus, both legal and…14 Oct 2025HANSARDDigital IDLet us be absolutely clear: a national digital ID system creates infrastructure for surveillance and control, not freedom or efficiency, and in the hands of future Governments it…13 Oct 2025HANSARD Middle EastThe Foreign Secretary asks what more this Government can do to ensure that the genocide in Gaza is ended. Might I suggest that the doctrine of responsibility to protect is enacted…01 Sept 2025HANSARDTrial by Jury: Proposed RestrictionsAs a member of the Bar, I say this plainly: removing the right to jury trials is a reckless constitutional shortcut. As the Criminal Bar Association puts it, is not reform but…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismThis heavy-handed approach threatens basic freedoms and sets a dangerous precedent for all political dissent in the UK. Does the Minister acknowledge that?02 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillDoes the hon. Member agree that now is the time when the Government need to confirm what we are voting on? We have had U-turn after U-turn, and I believe Members are confused.01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillThe hon. Member talks about the previous Government. Does she agree that politics is about choices? This Government too have chosen cruelty: they came for the elderly, then the…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI want to share the words of young disabled children from my constituency. They said to me this weekend, “Don’t speak for us, speak with us.” That struck me, because so often in…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?20 Jun 2025HANSARD Post-industrial TownsAs Chorley, Rossendale and Darwen have had a mention, I feel it is only right that the Member for Blackburn should speak. Does the hon. Member agree that we need to invest in our…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictMay I take the Foreign Secretary back and ask that he clarifies the nature of the Israeli military personnel training on British soil and whether those involved are participating…16 Jun 2025HANSARDAir India Plane CrashWill the Minister join me in expressing heartfelt condolences to my constituents, who have tragically lost three beloved members of their family—Adam Taju, Hasina Taju and Altaf…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Spending Review: Health and Social CareI welcome the Minister’s statement and this Government’s commitment to investing in the NHS, but she did not address how that funding will be allocated across the country. My…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingDoes the Minister acknowledge that early support must be given to children when they are at nursery? If we identify those needs at that point, we could save money in the long run.12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingDoes the hon. Member agree that the problem begins even earlier? Nurseries receive no dedicated SEND funding, which means that essential early intervention is provided by schools…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe Government’s decision to sanction two Israeli Ministers is certainly welcome, but does the Minister acknowledge that every limb of the Israeli state is carrying out a genocide…10 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsThe hon. Member is putting forward his case passionately. Does he agree that this debate is not about animal welfare? We once saw Nazi Germany put into law policies similar to…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe Prime Minister failed today to answer the question asked by the hon. Member for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber (Brendan O'Hara). Do the Government believe Israel is…04 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesFourteen thousand babies is the number: 14,000 babies will die in Gaza within the next 48 hours if aid is not let in. Minister, I ask you, does your Government honestly believe…20 May 2025